Langley Printworks Pattern Books
, 1) c. 1870; 2) c. 1900–1914

Two pattern books, 1) Pattern Books for Shawls and Shawl Borders, a 92 page pattern book of colour designs; 2) Pattern Book of Original Paintings and Off Strikes, a 54 page pattern book of colour designs. Whiston was one of the first to introduce screen printing in an attempt to print longer runs more economically, and was in the forefront of developing artificial silks. To be displayed in Paradise Mill and the Silk Museum, Macclesfield by rotation.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Langley Printworks Pattern Books, 1) c. 1870; 2) c. 1900–1914
Date supported
1998
Medium and material
Paper
Dimensions
1) 43 x 29 cm; 2) 54 x 40 cm
Grant
1117
Total cost
4705

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